Category: Parenting

August 25-31, 2017, is the 5th Annual Black Breastfeeding Week! Q&A with Ms. Calondra Tibbs, MPH, Senior Advisor, Public Health Programs, National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Q1: Ms. Tibbs, its National Breastfeeding Month. Why is breastfeeding a public health priority? A1: Breastfeeding is a critical public health issue, as it is… Continue reading Black Breastfeeding Week: Interview With Calondra Tibbs

When we become grandmothers we want to be as cool as the fantastic Mrs. Nene Leakes. Check out her sweet little glambaby. She sure has grown up. They don't stay little babies for long. Before we know they're getting into stuff.

For all of you Disney aficionados, I am sure you know that Fantasyland will be opening in Magic Kingdom on December 6. It is going to be the biggest expansion of any of the Disney theme parks in history.
I have been invited to cover the opening as press and I would be lying if I didn't say how extremely excited I am to be at Disney World to see the opening of the widely-anticipated opening of Fantasyland.

If you missed my first Disney Dream post, you can find it here. There I talk about embarking on Disney's newest cruise ship. On Thursday morning we docked at Castaway Cay, Disney's own private island in the Bahamas. Here's the view we saw when we woke up and stepped out on our verandah. We couldn't… Continue reading Disney’s Island in the Bahamas: Castaway Cay

Last week I was on board the Disney Dream as a part of the media to cover Disney's newest cruise ship. I have so much to share about the ship that I can easily post something new every day this week and more than likely I will. I took my entire family along with me… Continue reading Disney’s Newest Ship, The Dream, Really Delivers

While the summer is quickly drawing to a close there are still many days at the beach and the pool left before we have to officially put away our summer wear. A Pea in the Pod has you covered -- literally! Check out these fabulous one pieces, including the smocked maternity tankini swimsuit in navy. Plus,… Continue reading A Pea In a Pod’s Swimwear and MilkMakers Cookies

It can be difficult to assess whether you want to have your baby delivered by a midwife or obstetrician. When I was pregnant with my second daughter I initially wanted to choose a midwife, but decided to go with an obstetrician simply because I vibed with the obstetrician better. Today, I would definitely choose a… Continue reading Deliver My Baby + Motherhood and Feminism

On Monday, Land O'Frost's community site for moms launched. It's called Land O'Moms and I am proud to say I am one of three brand ambassadors for Land O' Frost. I am thrilled to be able to lend my voice as a mom of daughters who are inching closer to their tween years. Additionally, my… Continue reading Land O’Frost Brand Ambassador